The Three-Year $168 Million Renovation is Complete
for the
2,019-room Hyatt Regency
Chicago

May 2, 2013 - Located next to the intersection of
Wacker Drive and
Michigan Avenue - the crossroads of Chicago - and on the southern shore
of the
Chicago River, Hyatt
Regency Chicago unveils the anticipated results of a three-year
renovation
designed by the acclaimed architects and planners at Bentel + Bentel,
involving
the East Tower lobby, East and West Tower guestrooms, as well as
meeting spaces
and re-concepted dining experiences into a modern, sleek oasis for
travelers
and locals alike. Hyatt Regency Chicago has
dedicated $168 million to enhancing all aspects of the guest
experience. The three-phase project broke ground with Phase I in 2010,
which overhauled the West Tower Guest Rooms
for $45 million. In 2011, Phase II renovated the East Tower Guest
Rooms
for $45 million. The final phase completed in 2013, reconstructed the
East
Tower lobby, as well as dining outlets for
$78 million.

Lush Lobby
As the largest hotel in
the city, Hyatt Regency Chicago also boasts an equally large lobby to
match. A
favorite “hang-out” for convention-goers, business and leisure
travelers, and
locals looking for a place to unwind, the chic lobby boasts
restaurants, bars,
an art wall yet to be unveiled, and a new modern décor perfect
for the
surrounding Lakeshore East community and guests to the city. Guests
will be
thrilled to find high-tech features upon their arrival including iPad
check-in
services, check-in pods and kiosks, as well as high-speed Internet and
an array
of other tech-savvy features.

Meetings and Events
Businesses, conventions,
and those throwing personal events trust their most important functions
to
Hyatt Regency Chicago. The property boasts over 228,000 square feet of
expansive newly-renovated modern venues designed to accommodate any size meeting,
while still offering the personalized services
of a Chicago boutique hotel. Spaces include four ballrooms,
63
meeting rooms and the 70,000 square foot Riverside Exhibition Center.
Event
attendees will appreciate high-tech amenities and A/V offerings to
complement
their meetings.

New Dining Concepts

Stetsons
Modern Steak + Sushi: Diners can expect the unexpected at Stetsons
Modern Steak + Sushi. Stetsons delivers a non-traditional
steakhouse experience in a comfortable urban setting. Flexible portions
of thoughtfully sourced natural beef, sustainable seafood, and organic
produce are crafted into variety of internationally inspired shareable
dishes that bring a fresh new perspective to the ubiquitous steakhouse.
Stetsons opened in January of 2013.

American
Craft Kitchen & Bar: American Craft Kitchen & Bar is the
perfect place to set up a laptop, have a business meeting, or to relax
with a good read while taking in the sun streaming through the windows
of the spectacular glass atrium of the East Tower hotel lobby. American
Craft Kitchen & Bar, opening in April 2013, is open for lunch and
dinner and will serve sandwiches, salads, and will feature a special
kids menu, designed by kids themselves.

Market
Chicago: Market Chicago is the ideal stop for anything from a quick
coffee to go, a bite to eat on the way to a meeting, or a snack after a
day of shopping in Chicago on the Magnificent Mile. This new downtown
cafe features Chicago-themed design, Starbucks Coffee, fruits,
smoothies, hot breakfast items, sandwiches, and pastries. Market
Chicago opened in January of 2013.

BIG
Bar: Guests should bring a BIG appetite to BIG Bar – where
everything is maximized in size, including the bar, which is the
longest freestanding bar on the continent. Big city, big views, big
drinks. BIG Bar is vibrant, visually stunning and cosmopolitan. A
Chicago institution boasting a contemporary design and a sleek urban
atmosphere, BIG Bar is the place to see and be seen. Indulge in
appetizing bites and larger than life cocktails. Opening April 2013.

About Hyatt Regency Chicago:
Hyatt
Regency Chicago, the largest Hyatt property in North America, features
2,019 guest rooms, 228,000 square feet of meeting and event space and
six
restaurants and lounges. The hotel is located at 151 East Wacker Drive
in the
heart of downtown. Hyatt Regency Chicago borders the Magnificent Mile
and is only blocks away from Chicago’s premier theatre, cultural,
shopping, and
dining districts. For reservations, visit www.chicagoregency.hyatt.com,
Facebook.com/HyattRegencyChicago
or on
Twitter @hyattchicago.